Does restitution have to be paid directly to a public defender?

No one can talk specifically about your brother's case as we don't have access to the special conditions of his probation, etc... However, if...

Does a possession of marijuana (less than a gram) ticket violate probation?

It depends on the specific conditions of his probation. However, usually there are "General" conditions of any probation that include "Obey Laws"....

As defined by the Missouri statutes (Chapter 556.061) (12) "Forcible compulsion" means either: (a) Physical force that overcomes reasonable...

First, you should consult with the original attorney who handled your specific case. While not familiar with the specific county or court, my...

I have a warrant for grand larceny in a diffrent state . I have never been arrested for it . Is there a statute of limitation ?

As pointed out, if a warrant has been issued that means that the case/charge was already filed. The Statute of limitations does not apply. In a...

I have a warrant in Johnson County Ks for a overweight ticket maybe 6 yrs ago. My license has been suspended because of that.

Mr. Anthony is correct. The bottom line is that the original ticket needs to be resolved. Even though you are on limited income, you could avoid a...

What is the reasoning behind not allowing expungements of arrest records for a lot of cases in Missouri?

Mr. Finnecy is correct. For whatever reason, mostly political, expungement is not something that the Missouri legislature has embraced. It's...

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If I fire my attorney will I owe both him and the new attorney (auto accident)?

First, please know that in Missouri it is unethical for an attorney to talk with you specifically about your case IF you are represented by an...

Do I have to appear in court to plead not guilty. I would have to drive 600 miles to do so. I would have to make 2 trips

In Belleville, if you do not appear on the first court date, GENERALLY, they will set the case on a "Show Cause" docket at a later date. If you...

Is there a statue of limitations on a pending application of warrent?

In GENERAL, the statute of limitations, the time frame within which charges must be filed, is 3 years for most felonies and 1 year for...